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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Rutilus Kutum

Rutilus kutum Kamensky, 1901
Max Length
58 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rutilus Kutum (Rutilus kutum), first described by Kamensky, 1901 is a large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 58.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Rutilus kutum
Authority
Kamensky, 1901
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
58 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
53.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rutilus Kutum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rutilus Kutum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
58cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
53.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Kamensky, 1901

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Rutilus Kutum.

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